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  2. NATIONAL PARTY.

    Mr. Fuller, Chief Secretary, addressing a meeting of local Nationalists to-night, claimed that the National party had established a record in that, although the life of ...

    Article : 559 words
  3. LATE CABLE NEWS THE TREATY.

    The "Echo de Paris" says it has been decided that June 15 shall be the last day for the Germans to sign the treaty. President Wilson, who remains in Parts for the ...

    Article : 228 words
  4. DEPOT WORKERS.

    It anticipations are not too sanguine a good deal of the strain will be taken off many of the voluntary organisations which have been organised to fight the influenza epidemic, and ...

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  5. RUSSIA.

    A Russian relief machine-gun battalion, which is being organised, includes an Australian unit, the members of which are entitled to wear the Australian uniform. ...

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  6. BOY BUILDERS.

    The evolution of the Australian boy is amazing. A few years ago he was happiest when making mud pies; to-day he is building homes for soldiers at Matraville, and making ...

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  7. GERMANY AND PEACE NOTES TO ALLIES

    The Allies are confidently awaiting the next move of the Germnns. The rumour of their intention to withdraw from Versailles is discredited. ...

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  8. SEAMEN'S STRIKE. UGLY OUTLOOK.

    Several hours of discussion by members of the Federal Council of the Federated Seamen's Union to-day resulted in a definite course of action being decided upon in regard ...

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  9. ITALY.

    Preparations have been made to receive the Austrian delegation at St. Germain. The Austrian treaty is practically complete. Italy obtains boundaries the same ...

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  10. ROUMANIAN ARMY.

    The Australian Press Association learns that the Roumanians have advanced to the river Theiss. They have a bridgehead at Szolnok, 50 miles south-east of Budapest. ...

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  11. CHINA'S FUTURE.

    The British, American, French, and Japanese delegates are consulting with a view to developing China industrially and financially. It is expected proposals will be finally ...

    Article : 97 words
  12. COMING HOME.

    The steamer Borda, with 1900 troops aboard, has sailed from Plymouth. Bands on the warships Played, and the crews cheered the departing Australians. ...

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  13. WOOL SALES.

    The Ministry of Munitions announces the making of a second allocation of wool for outright purchase at fixed issue prices during june. It is expected the arrivals will be ...

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  14. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The St. John's correspondent of New York "Times" says the Handley-Page bomber, which is to attempt the trans-Atlantic flight, is expected to arrive by steamer from ...

    Article : 126 words
  15. NEW HEBRIDES.

    Mr. Guy Scholefield's book on the Pacific is a comprehensive work. It condemns the High Commission system, which has been out of date for 34 years, and foreshadows a ...

    Article : 78 words
  16. BARRIER HOLD-UP.

    A combined meeting of the executives of the F.E.D. and Trades and Labour Council was held yesterday afternoon, when the following resolution was carried:—"That the ...

    Article : 123 words
  17. SCHOOL FACTORIES.

    The Federal Government has for some time past been giving special consideration to the future position of the boys who enlisted at the age of 18 or 19, and who, prior to ...

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  18. PATIENT ARTISTS.

    Apart from a gleam of false fire which temporarily relieved the darkness, only to replace all in deeper gloom than before, the lights and gaiety of the theatres have now ...

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  19. MUNICH COMMUNE.

    A message from Berlin to the "Daily Chronicle" dated May 7 says the retaking of Munich involved 400 deaths and 1000 wounded, besides material damage amounting to ...

    Article : 112 words
  20. ALLEGED FORGERY.

    At the Albury Police Court to-day Edward Francis O'Meara, wheat agent, was charged with, at Walla Walla, on March 28, forging an interim wheat receipt for 1479 bushels of ...

    Article : 323 words
  21. A CREW DEFIES THE UNION.

    There were no developments to-day in connection with the seamen's strike. No reply has yet been received to the message sent by the Brisbane branch to the federal executive ...

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  22. GERMAN PROTESTS.

    Several newspapers point out that behind the German protestations and threats not to sign the Treaty, there is much evidence that the whole German attitude is stage organised. ...

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  23. PERSECUTION OF JEWS.

    A Berlin report says placards call on all the citizens to massacre Jews for killing 200 children during Easter. Great hatred is being shown towards Jews in many ...

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  24. CRIMINAL TRIAL.

    An extraordinary development took place at the Quarter Sessions yesterday. Judge Backhouse stopped the case, discharged the jury, and ordered a re-trial. ...

    Article : 268 words
  25. SYDNEY SEAMEN.

    The rank and file of the Federated Firemen and Seamen's Union in Sydney are opposed to a strike. Many of them believe that it will be confined to the northern State, ...

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  26. SOUTH AFRICA.

    A Johannesburg message says the longest strike in the history of the Rand has practically ended, the ballot among the building workers resulting in the acceptance of the ...

    Article : 151 words
  27. MERELY ON ACCOUNT

    Mr. Bonar Law stated that the £5,000,000,000 indemnity specified in the peace terms was merely on account, and did not prejudice the final claim against Germany. ...

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  28. PREFERENCE.

    An interview which the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League had with the Postmaster-General, Mr. Webster, to-day resulted in some warm exchanges, and a threat ...

    Article : 501 words
  29. BRITISH PRESS.

    Commenting on the Peace Treaty, the "Daily News" says: It is the severest sentence ever imposed upon a great nation, and rightly so, but justice and expediency demand ...

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  30. THREAT TO STRIKE.

    A deputation of railway locomotive men told Sir James Allen, the Acting Prime Minister that members of the association had decided by a 95½ per cahtum majority to cease ...

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  31. IMPERIAL PREFERENCE.

    In the House of Commons, Mr. Tom Shaw (Labour) moved an amendment for the removal of Imperial preference in regard to tea, 87 per cent, of which, he said, came ...

    Article : 107 words
  32. MINERS' DEMANDS.

    Further conferences took place yesterday between the representatives of the proprietors of New South Wales and the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation. The claims ...

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  33. COST OF LIVING.

    Addressing a meeting of members of the National party, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Fuller) said that depots for trawled fish were to be established in country centres, so that ...

    Article : 240 words
  34. SUGAR INDUSTRY.

    The Sugar Commission sat here yesterday. F. McGuren gave evidence on behalf of the United Canegrowers' Association of Queensland. He described the working of the Cane ...

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  35. AUSTRALIAN CRANE.

    The Australian crane—Brolga—commonly known as the Native Companion, has made its appearance in the districts of Port Macquarie and Port Stephens, where it is understood at ...

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  36. IMPERIAL ARMY UNIT.

    Warm support has been given to a proposal to form an Imperial Army unit, to keep alive Dominion tradition in British military life, by the creation of a regiment of ...

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  37. NEW ALLIANCE.

    It is reported that President Poincare and Marshal Foch regard the terms of the new Triple Alliance as too indefinite. They should provide constant diplomatic support in the ...

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  38. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The New Zealand football team beat France, at Toulouse, by 14 points to 13. The death is announced of Mr. William Henry Marston, secretary of the Empire ...

    Article : 116 words
  39. INSULTING A LOYALIST.

    Arthur Lewis, of Bellambi, proceeded against Cavin Morton, at the Bulli Police Court, on a charge of behaving in a threatening manner towards him. The evidence disclosed that ...

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  40. NATIONAL SHIPYARDS.

    The federation of engineering and shipbuilding trades, representing over 20 trade unions, is considering an offer by the Government to lease the National shipyards at ...

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  41. VESSELS REFLOATED.

    The Government subsidised tug John Gollan, which ran ashore south of the entrance to the Manning River, while carrying out hydrographic survey work on Saturday last, was ...

    Article : 91 words
  42. MR. WATT'S CLAIM.

    The Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Watt, to-day said; "Since my action in averting the threatened coal strike the factory whistles throughout Australia have been sounding their ...

    Article : 86 words
  43. A RECORD BREAM.

    What is believed to be a record bream was caught at Jerseyville in the Macleay River yesterday by a local angler. The fish weighed 5½lb. The previous record was 4¾lb. ...

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  44. GAS EMPLOYEES' CLAIMS.

    The application of the Federated Gas Employees' and Industrial Union for an award giving a general increase of wages and improved conditions was opened before Mr. ...

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  45. WAR WORKERS' CLAIMS.

    Representatives of the Returned Soldiers and War Workers' Industrial Union waited upon the Acting Minister for Defence to-day with a request that war workers should be ...

    Article : 107 words
  46. WHEAT STACK SUPERINTENDENT CONVICTED.

    In the Circuit Court, Wm. Cross, formerly superintendent of the South Goulburn wheat stacks was indicted on three charges of stealing cheques, cash, and wheat. Mr. Boyce ...

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  47. THE ENGLISH DERBY.

    The Panther is a short-priced favourite for the Derby Stakes, and next fancied, in order, for the classic race are Buchan, Stefan the Great, Lord Basil, and Paper Money. ...

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  48. BELGIANS DISSATISFIED.

    A Brussels message states that a huge and imposing demonstration was held on Sunday to protest against the Peace Terms falling to secure solid frontiers, and the restoration of ...

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  49. GERMAN PRISONERS REPATRIATED

    Four hundred and ten prisoners of war, who are being repatriated to Germany, will sail from Wellington by the Willochra to-morrow, [?]corted by an armed guard. ...

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  50. NEW ZEALAND LIQUOR POLL

    The latest figures of the Heensing poll give continuance a majority of 8893. ...

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  51. M'GOORTY DEFEATS REEVE.

    In a 20-round contest for a purse of £1000, given by the National Sporting Club, Eddie McGoorty knocked out Harry Reeve in the third round. ...

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  52. AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS.

    By the Kaiser-i-Hind practically the whole of the members of the Australian Flying Corps are returning to the Commonwealth. ...

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